Housing
Housing confidence rises to highest level in two years
Aucklanders were the most confident about future price rises, the end of interest rate rises, and that it was a good time to buy, a survey found.
No targets set in emergency housing shake-up
The Associate Housing Minister won't commit to any target when it comes to getting people out of motels and into social housing just yet.
Families in emergency accommodation to jump to top of social housing list
The answer to desperate families living in emergency motels or simply sending them to another virtual waiting room? The coalition government is setting up what it calls a "Priority One" category, that… Audio
Govt announces emergency housing plan shake-up
The government is signalling a stricter approach for those accessing emergency housing.
Around the motu : Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau
In Te Anau, the housing crisis is having an effect on business. Security camera upgrades are the source of conflict in Winton and why a cat called Ginge is charming Te Anau locals. Audio
Community groups want funding to help whānau in emergency housing
More than 500 children live in emergency housing in Hamilton city.
The effect of unstable housing on their education can be profound.
And community groups who support whānau want more consistent… Audio
'Weight off of our shoulders': Uninsured homeowner offered buyout
An uninsured Auckland homeowner is relieved her home is among the 187 storm-damaged properties that have, so far, been offered a buyout.
Cheaper to tear down Premier House than renovate, agent says
The real estate agent says it would be far more financially viable to knock the Prime Minister's Residence down and start over. Audio
Real estate sales director responds to PM's Premier House concerns
This trophy property offers the chance to create generations of memories and is almost impossible to outgrow. Don't miss the chance to bask in the prestige of previous residents and inner city living… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 March 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Ayana Piper-Healion joins to discuss how messy things can get if Banksy decides to create art on your house. Audio
ASB drops mortgage rates, follows Westpac and BNZ
ASB has reduced its home lending rates for a second time in the past week, matching drops from Westpac and BNZ in February.
Heritage NZ looking into solutions for Premier House upgrade
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has confirmed it is working with other agencies to find solutions for a badly needed upgrade of Premier House.
The historic Wellington building on Tinakori Road in… Audio
PM Luxon claiming $52,000 accomodation supplement
The Prime Minister is claiming a $52,000 accommodation supplement to cover expenses while staying in Wellington, because he has chosen not to live in Premier House.
Christopher Luxon will claim the… Audio
Advocate 'stunned' as Napier council 'reopening the conversation' to sell social housing
There are concerns for some of the city's most vulnerable residents as the council plans to sell off its social housing in favour of retirement flats.
Nelson Kāinga Ora housing development plan folds
A mixed social and affordable housing development has been scrapped after the state housing agency found it was not financially viable.
‘Told to move on’: Rough sleepers describe restless nights in Rotorua
With homeless people being asked to leave reserves, does Rotorua need a night shelter again?
93-year-old says he's 'forced' to sell home of 70 years
Albert Andrews owns the last house standing amid a huge supermarket development.
Mortgage holders nervously wait for Reserve Bank OCR announcement
The wait is nearly over for mortgage holders nervously wondering if they are in for another hike in interest rates.
The Reserve Bank will today announce whether it will lift the official cash rate… Audio
Property developer offering up to $20,000 to buyers in bid to sell apartments
The property market is in an "arm wrestle", a developer says, with three quarters of Kiwis locked out by high interest rates. Audio
Minister sets 'long-term' house price target of 3 to 5 times household incomes
In some areas of the country, houses currently cost up to nearly 15 times household incomes. Audio